Banded Barbet vs Bearded Barbet
Lybius undatus compared with Pogonornis dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Barbet | Bearded Barbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lybius undatus | Pogonornis dubius |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Lybiidae | Lybiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 36.9 g (1.30 oz) | 94.0 g (3.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Barbet
Least Concern
Bearded Barbet
About These Birds
Banded Barbet
The Banded Barbet is a medium-sized barbet of the family Lybiidae found in woodland and forest edges of eastern Africa. Weighing about 36.9g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has striking black-and-white barred plumage and a heavy bill used to excavate nest cavities and feed on fruit. It is typically found in pairs or small groups.
Bearded Barbet
The Bearded Barbet is a large, colorful barbet of the savanna woodlands and forest edges of West and Central Africa. It has a striking combination of red breast and belly, black upperparts, white cheeks, and a yellow eye ring, along with the characteristic beard-like bristles at the bill base. It feeds primarily on figs and other fruits, and also takes insects.